Mindfulness
Six Ways to Always Be Kind
The world these days is different from what we’re all used to, but that doesn’t mean we should isolate from our community. Finding ways to reach out to those in our communities is a powerful way to relieve the loneliness associated with isolation. Sharing ourselves, our means, and our kindness is a powerful tool and…
Read MoreImprove Your Focus in 15 Minutes
Connect is Skyterra’s signature quick morning practice combining yoga, meditation, stretching and movement to connect with your body and breath. This yoga practice includes gentle stretching and breathing practice in a chair. Accessible for those who don’t want to get on the floor and great for those who want a moment to reset in their…
Read MoreFeeling Stressed? Try this Tactic used by U.S. Special Forces to Find Relief
Over the past couple weeks, the entire world has experienced massive change which has affected each individual, family and community very uniquely. It is undeniably a tender time. It is more important than ever that we take the time to take care of ourselves and each other as the world moves through the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read MoreHow to Use Meals to Nourish Your Body and Soul
Today we are all living through the unknown. We are all wondering what is happening, and what will happen. Nobody seems to have answers and we are all being impacted by COVID-19. It’s heavy stuff, no matter our age, situation or where we live. As much as we can stay positive, we are recognizing the…
Read More25 Ways to Find Calm and Hope During COVID-19
Stress from worrying about COVID-19 can wreak havoc on our immune systems. Finding balance, creating perspective, and managing our stress is essential to our wellbeing. Here are a few tips from our experts on how to do just that.
Read MoreFive ways to be more mindful
Recently, mindfulness has become a pervasive buzzword. You can find mindfulness used in schools, your job, in yoga and fitness classes, in coffee shops, restaurants, and even in your doctors office. We hear the word mindfulness but what does it mean, and more importantly, how do we become more mindful? Jon Kabat Zinn, Ph.D, who…
Read MoreGolden Opportunity for a Second Childhood
The power of lived experience and perceptions. What a golden opportunity I was given to write a blog for the upcoming Healthy Aging: Embracing Life’s Seasons week that I will be facilitating at the end of the month. Elated, I began. And stopped. Feeling stuck, I pondered how to start a blog about a topic no…
Read MoreYour Body on Breathwork
Breathwork is a daily practice here at the retreat, and for good reason: connecting with your breath is a powerful and easily accessible way to boost physical and mental health. So what is breathwork, why do we do it, and how can you get started at home?
Read MoreAll About Fascia: Keeping Your Connective Tissue Healthy
Have you ever had pain or discomfort you couldn’t identify, or lingering tightness and tension that you just couldn’t shake? Have you ever wondered why techniques like foam rolling can “hurt so good,” or why a massage can trigger an intense emotional reaction? The answer lies in understanding fascia – the thin sheath of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, and organ in the body.
Read MoreHow to Meditate: Guided Practices & Tips for Beginners
Meditation is headline news these days, and for good reason: this ancient practice has major benefits for modern-day problems. Medical researchers and mindfulness experts agree that it can do everything from ward off stress to boost your physical health and increase cognitive function. Sounds great – but how do you do it? Here’s a practical…
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